Album of the Day

[Bron Yr Aur]

fun. Some Nights

Yeah, Will was right. This is pretty bad. Not sure if it's the worst LP I've heard this year, because WZRD was a really sad listen. At least this fun. album has some enthusiasm behind it? Still, the processed super-clean sound, programmed drumbeats, jolts of masturbatory auto-tune makes this thing pretty nauseating. Terrible/5

[MPizzle06]

First Listen:
The Walkmen - You & Me

[FromTheMorning]

Andrew Bird - Andrew Bird & the Mysterious Production of Eggs

[coldengrey12]

Originally Posted by ComeNFrmTheCold

These are easily both Top 5 albums of the past decade. Perfect albums in every sense of the word. Silent Shout is actually my #1 album. Such a unique and amazing listen every time. Never gets old

You and I tend to have really different tastes, JB, but if you say something is really good like you have a few times about The Knife, I'm always willing to check it out.

'81: Rush - Moving Pictures

[Dancing Ants]

Originally Posted by Bron Yr Aur

fun. Some Nights

Yeah, Will was right. This is pretty bad. Not sure if it's the worst LP I've heard this year, because WZRD was a really sad listen. At least this fun. album has some enthusiasm behind it? Still, the processed super-clean sound, programmed drumbeats, jolts of masturbatory auto-tune makes this thing pretty nauseating. Terrible/5

i wasn't expecting the record to sound like it does. the cover (for whatever reason) led to me to believe it was gonna be more rock and roll-y than pop whatever.

[AlexK79]

'81 -
Rush - Moving Pictures
Van Halen - Fair Warning (the most underrated DLR-era =VH= album.)
Iron Maiden - Killers

[LadyMadonna68]

when I heard the we are young song by fun. i really enjoyed it, i still do, but after listening to the album it's hard for me to look past how terrible they are.

[Balor3012]

Tyler, The Creator- Goblin

[AlexK79]

Joe Bonamassa - 'Dust Bowl'
Songs:Ohia - 'Magnolia Electric Co.;
Dawes - 'Nothing is Wrong'
Van Halen - 'A Different Kind of Truth'
Metallica - 'Beyond Magnetic EP'

[Bron Yr Aur]

Originally Posted by FromTheMorning

'80: Talking Heads - Remain In Light

Yeah that's all that needed to be said about that.

81

King Crimson Discipline

[Haiku Jimi]

NP: Talking Heads - Remain in Light

Originally Posted by AlexK79

Joe Bonamassa - 'Dust Bowl'
Songs:Ohia - 'Magnolia Electric Co.;
Dawes - 'Nothing is Wrong'
Van Halen - 'A Different Kind of Truth'
Metallica - 'Beyond Magnetic EP'

You ever get the chance to check out his other discography? I know there's a ton of it and getting a feel for the material can be tough, since it's all so distinctly his style. It took me a while to sift through it.

[LadyMadonna68]

Flaming Lips - Embryonic

i hate this album. i figured i'd give it another shot after a couple years without a listen, but it still sucks.

[Haiku Jimi]

Flaming Lips are a band I could never get into. I like some of their songs, but there's just an audible quality I don't like about them.

[grace2]

1980: Remain in Light, easily

1981:

1. Discipline, King Crimson
2. October, U2
3. Exit...Stage Left, Rush
4. Tattoo You, Rolling Stones

[AlexK79]

Originally Posted by Haiku Jimi

You ever get the chance to check out his other discography? I know there's a ton of it and getting a feel for the material can be tough, since it's all so distinctly his style. It took me a while to sift through it.

I haven't yet. I really want to be able to give it my full attention. I've been so into 'Magnolia Electric Co.' that I haven't moved on yet. Repeated listens have just revealed more layers and I really love that record.

[Beebz]

Florence + the Machine -- MTV Unplugged

[Bron Yr Aur]

Originally Posted by Haiku Jimi

Flaming Lips are a band I could never get into. I like some of their songs, but there's just an audible quality I don't like about them.

That's too bad. The Soft Bulletin is probably one of the most imaginative and creative pop masterpieces....ever. Love that album.

Spiritualized Sweet Heart Sweet Light

Love this album cover. So bizarre. I like that they are kicking out the indulgent bluesy jams a bit more on this one, and obviously I expect a pretty lengthy listen from Spiritualized but it definitely does drag a bit at a few spots. Definitely going to take a few more listens to process this LP, but I will definitely be replaying "Mary" a lot. Love that track.

[Haiku Jimi]

Originally Posted by Bron Yr Aur

That's too bad. The Soft Bulletin is probably one of the most imaginative and creative pop masterpieces....ever.

I'll give it another try today.

Originally Posted by AlexK79

I've been so into 'Magnolia Electric Co.' that I haven't moved on yet. Repeated listens have just revealed more layers and I really love that record.

Well that's awesome

[coldengrey12]

NP: The Knife - Silent Shout

[LadyMadonna68]

Originally Posted by Haiku Jimi

Flaming Lips are a band I could never get into. I like some of their songs, but there's just an audible quality I don't like about them.

I'm a fan of most of their stuff, but I 100% get what you're talking about.

[AlexK79]

Originally Posted by Haiku Jimi

Flaming Lips are a band I could never get into. I like some of their songs, but there's just an audible quality I don't like about them.

This is how I am with the Lips too - I respect the shit out of them for their uniqueness and innovation, but I just can't get into the tunes.

[MPizzle06]

Originally Posted by AlexK79

This is how I am with the Lips too - I respect the shit out of them for their uniqueness and innovation, but I just can't get into the tunes.

Same here

never have been able to get into them at all

[MPizzle06]

First Listen:
The Walkmen - Bows + Arrows

[JCpatriot66]

Guided By Voices - Let's Go Eat The Factory

[Dancing Ants]

Originally Posted by Haiku Jimi

Flaming Lips are a band I could never get into. I like some of their songs, but there's just an audible quality I don't like about them.

for me it's mostly Wayne's voice. my wife gets after me sometimes for liking bands that "can't sing", but she loves the Flaming Lips. Makes no sense.

[LadyMadonna68]

Tanlines - Mixed Emotions

[JCpatriot66]

Guided By Voices - Let's Go Eat The Factory
First Aid Kit - The Lion's Roar

The Guided By Voices seemed fairly disjointed to me. Probably the mass of one-two minute tracks. Feels rushed because of that.

[justinandimcool]

Originally Posted by JCpatriot66

Guided By Voices - Let's Go Eat The Factory
First Aid Kit - The Lion's Roar

The Guided By Voices seemed fairly disjointed to me. Probably the mass of one-two minute tracks. Feels rushed because of that.

That's their trademark though. But yeah, I wasn't a huge fan other than 3 or so really good tracks.

First Aid Kit is meh, but "Emmylou" is one of my favorite songs of the year

[coldengrey12]

The Knife - Silent Shout
NP: Coldplay - A Rush of Blood to the Head

[JCpatriot66]

Originally Posted by justinandimcool

That's their trademark though. But yeah, I wasn't a huge fan other than 3 or so really good tracks.

First Aid Kit is meh, but "Emmylou" is one of my favorite songs of the year

Yeah, I gathered as much. I'm fine with, say, 10 bang bang bang tracks like that, or short tracks between longer songs. But when you go 21, all uptempo but different, it just seems kind all over the place. A few good bits in there, but lost in the bigger picture.

I was into the First Aid Kit, but lost steam over the back half.

NP: Miike Snow - Happy To You